Crime & Safety

Pasco Government Building Evacuated Due To Hazardous Materials

The West Pasco Government Center in New Port Richey has been evacuated due to a possible hazardous materials emergency.

NEW PORT RICHEY, FL -- The West Pasco Government Center at 8731 Citizens Drive in New Port Richey has been evacuated due to a possible hazardous materials emergency.

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office is staging a press conference.

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